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Sunday, December 15, 2013

We did something completely nontraditional for our anniversary this year by including the kids. It fell on a Sunday this year and it just wasn't worth the logistics of getting someone to babysit them. Our first pick was to go to Choplin's in Cornelius but we got turned away due to the place being shut down for a holiday party. I was very disappointed. Clayton called our second choice, Epic Chophouse in Mooresville, to make sure that they were open. He asked if we needed a reservation and the girl said it would be no problem. Well, she lied. We had to wait at least 30 minutes before being seated. As soon as the boys started looking over the menu, they freaked out over the prices and said so loudly. We were so embarrassed! We never take our kids to really nice restaurants so they weren't acclimated to the atmosphere or the sticker shock, lol. It turns out that they didn't really offer a real kid's meal but they could whip up just about anything for them. Hayden chose his regular chicken fingers, but Emerson was thrilled to get his own steak E devoured his before I could even begin to eat my fish. Clayton shared some of his with him so he was in steak heaven. This place is known for great steaks and it didn't disappoint. I will not be ordering fish next time, that's for sure. Oh, I forgot to mention our delicious appetizer. We had cheese toasts. They were divine! For dessert, the boys opted for the Epic cake (the cake was humongous-the pic does it no justice) and I had the creme brulee. Everything was remarkable and we will be going there again.

Strange thing to note: This place happens to be a block away from where they film the tv show Banshee. I have been on set in that area before but didn't notice this great place. The Cadi, Miles' Diner, and the meat processing plant are all one street back from the restaurant.

Sorry the pics are terrible but they were taken with my iPhone in low lighting.

Molly was happy when we returned. She is completely smitten with my man. I don't blame her, lol.

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About Me

I am a stay-at-home Mom to 2 crazy boys and married to the best hubby ever. I went to NC State, I love to cook and I am a 3X gestational carrier/surrogate. My first surro journey was completed in 2007 (baby boy born 12/27/07), the second journey was completed in 2009 (baby girl born 03-06-09), and the third journey in 2013 (baby girl born 03-15-13). The surrogirls are sisters. I am now working on my 4th and final journey with an international couple. :)